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Firstly, everyone at the four Grand River Natural Stone<\/a> locations (Kitchener<\/a>, Stoney Creek<\/a>, London<\/a> & Fergus<\/a>) would like to wish you all the best for the New Year.<\/p>\n Speaking of the New Year, January has always been a popular time to install brick veneer<\/a>.<\/p>\n That’s because of its five key advantages<\/a>\u00a0which homeowners and contractors alike find very appealing:<\/p>\n Our first blog of 2017 takes a closer look at the benefits of brick veneer products<\/a> vs. siding, concrete bricks<\/a> or clay bricks<\/a>.<\/p>\n Incredibly versatile and durable, brick veneer can be used to replace a variety of outdoor siding materials for your home:<\/p>\n Not to mention that brick veneer is perfect for your indoor or outdoor fireplace<\/a> too.<\/p>\n And if you\u2019re a do-it-yourselfer, you can smartly install them yourself without having to pull out your calculator<\/a> and figure out the costs of using skilled bricklayers.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s not to mention the additional price of having a foundation to support heavy, full-sized bricks as well.<\/p>\n In 2017, there are modern, mechanically fastened brick veneer installation options.<\/p>\n And these are great for DIY\u2019ers.<\/p>\n Here (in a nutshell) is how they work.<\/p>\n (Keep in mind that not all modern brick veneer panels are designed in this particular manner):<\/p>\n Assuming your home already has framed walls, then brick veneer supplies all the advantages of real brick<\/a> or siding when properly installed.<\/p>\n Additionally, your home\u2019s resale value<\/a> immediately rises and will continue to do so especially when compared to less expensive siding options.<\/p>\n Brick veneer is designed to look and act like the real thing.<\/p>\n And they\u2019re designed to be incredibly easy to install too.<\/p>\n That said, there are other additional benefits to using brick veneer in and around your home:<\/p>\n Considering the many advantages that brick veneer holds over other siding choices, such as:<\/p>\n Brick veneer<\/a> wins easily.<\/p>\n Lastly, when it comes to appearance and aesthetics, it would take an expert to know that your veneer wall or fireplace is not actually made from brick.<\/p>\n Brick veneer is a superb choice for a rich appearance at a reasonable cost.<\/p>\n And as a homeowner \u2013 that\u2019s all you can really ask for.<\/p>\n As we said off the top, January is a very popular time for brick veneer installation projects.\u00a0 So we\u2019re ready to help you with yours.<\/p>\n All you have to do is contact us with your questions<\/a> or ask for a FREE quote<\/a> on the brick veneer you\u2019re interested in.<\/p>\n\n
Veneer delivers the benefits of full-size brick…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>\u2026With the same ease of installation as siding<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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More brick veneer benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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Value that pays for itself<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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We have the brick veneer you want at a cost you\u2019ll love<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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